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Semera
City in Afar, Ethiopia
Overview
Semera is the capital of the Afar Region in northeastern Ethiopia. Though small in size, it is a gateway for travelers heading to the Danakil Depression and is known for its straightforward, functional layout with important services. The city is quiet but plays an important administrative and transit role in the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Afar
Population
3,687
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
11.79°, 41.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$475
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$80
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
29.9°C
Summer Avg
33.4°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
44.6°C
Record Low
11.4°C
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
351 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SZE
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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